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Castres to Besançon trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Castres and Besançon takes 17h 47m and the fastest train takes 13h 18m. The train service runs several times per day from Castres to Besançon. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

17h 47m
Duration
871 km
Distance
€199
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Castres to Besançon train times

Trains run twice daily between Castres and Besançon. The earliest departure is at 5:51 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Castres is at 8:03 PM which arrives into Besançon at 7:09 PM. All services require a transfer at Toulouse Matabiau and take an average of 17h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)13h 18m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)19h 15m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)23h 6m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)19h 15m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)13h 18m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)19h 15m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)13h 18m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)19h 15m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)23h 6m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)19h 15m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)13h 18m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 870.8 km
  • Duration: 17h 47m

What companies run services between Castres, Occitanie, France and Besançon, France?

You can take a train from Castres to Besancon Viotte via Toulouse Matabiau and Lyon Part Dieu in around 10h 1m.

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